Over The Hill Gang Connecticut Chapter, Arby's, May 13th, 2010

Cruisin’ Photography was reminded that it takes more than great cars to make a good cruise/show when the Over The Hill Gang Connecticut Chapter staged its first summer cruise of 2010. Debuting at its new location of Arby’s on the Berlin Turnpike there was a good turn out of quality cars; but it was the friendliness of the club members and car owners that made this one of the most enjoyable cruises of the year.

The well-attended event had cars to cater for all tastes as vintage, classics, and muscle cars – old and new, trucks, rods and customs filled the parking lot. Car owners fielded questions from interested show visitors long into the night. This was one of those events where as you leave you say: “See you next week” not ‘I’ll be back before the season is over.” It really was that enjoyable.

Cruisin’ would like to thank everyone, especially Lise Couture, who made Kathy and I so welcome.

The Over the Hill Gang of Connecticut (http://www.overthehillgangct.bizland.com/) is a family oriented antique car club that participates in shows, cruises, charity events, and more, to promote the sport of street rodding and fellowship among its members. The association sets out to advance the safety, preservation, and enjoyment of modified automobiles of 20 years or older through organizing and promoting various shows and cruises. In addition, the non-profit club seeks to support the community by way of assorted donations and fundraisers. The club is a proud member of the National Street Rod Association. us to promote good and safe road ethics.

Cruisin’s Star Car

Our choice for car of the show goes to Rick’s awesome 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. Rick has owned it for 12 years. The ‘Vette was fully restored nine years ago with the majority of the work being carried out by Final Finish in Branford, Connecticut (http://www.the-final-finish.com/). The car is in its original colors of black and silver with a superb red interior. Rick also has both of the factory tops for the car making it the complete car.

The Corvette is a matching numbers car, meaning that it exactly how it left the factory 44 years ago. Motive power comes from a 265ci motor that gives out 225bhp, while the transmission is a 2-speed Powerglide automatic. Rick stated that only 10% of the 1956 batch of Corvettes had that particular arrangement.

Rick is proud to say his car is a driver’s car and is used regularly. He also takes in plenty of car shows and, as you can imagine, has plenty of fun while doing so!